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Obituary

Mark William Grell

April 21, 1956 - January 3, 2022

Mark William Grell, 65, lifelong resident of Lincoln passed away January 3, 2022. Born April 21, 1956, in Lincoln, NE to Richard and Martha (Hartshorn) Grell, Sr.

Mark graduated from Lincoln High School in 1974. He was inducted into the Lincoln High School All Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.
Family members include his sons Casey and Garrett; his beloved dog “Marley”; mother Martha Grell; brother Richard (Cheryl) Grell, Jr.; sister Laura (Rick) Maxwell; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father Richard Grell, Sr., and brother Brian Grell.
Private Memorial Service: Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel. Service will be livestreamed.

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January 14, 2022

To Aunt Mert & family, My condolences on the loss of your son, and brother. Mark was a man who loved his family. I pray that your tears of sadness become tears of joy in remembering his legacy. Throughout our lives Mark has always been, and will continue to be, my “cousin-brother” – from 1st remembrances we were nearly always together; from riding our bikes to Runza Hut & Sherman Field to watch our dad’s play ball, to/through all the antics of high school. Without counting the years, feels like we’ve always been cousin-brothers. I’ll miss Mark and his kindness & and love for his family & friends, as we all will, but I know I’ll see him again when it’s my time. “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more. Neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore; for the former things have passed away.” Revelation 21:4 Love you brother. With loving regards and sweet rememberances,

– Bradley (“Brad”) Grell
January 11, 2022

I am so sorry I cannot be there today. I am proud to say Mark is my first cousin. There is a bit of an age gap, and Mark and I didn’t really connect until I was in college. It was great to get to know Mark as the years went on and we connected as cousins and friends. He was always very kind and caring to me, and would always go out of his way to hang out when I came back to town after moving away. I kept in touch with him and most recently received lots of cute pictures of Marley, who I know made him smile. Love you Mark, and will come visit you when I come back home.

– Sara Grell
January 11, 2022

My sincere sympathy to the entire Grell family. We all went to Prescott school together then Lincoln High. I have such fond memories of the lovely and gracious Mrs. Grell and her dear beautiful sister shopping at Hovland Swanson when I was a Hi-Styler at Hovlands. Always saw the Grell family in the Prescott-Irving neighborhood and later on in life, Sundays at the Cornhusker Hotel having brunch together. A great family and Mark was always “The Gentleman” he passed way too soon and I’ll miss that happy face and great smile❤️🙏🏻💙RIP Mark.

– Patty Grant Wade
January 11, 2022

I am so saddened by the death of Mark. My heart goes out to you Martha, Rick and Laura. Mark had a special place in my heart and we had a lot of good times, he made me feel like I was a part of your family, as you all did too. Prayers for comfort and peace. He will be missed.

– Wendy Pester
January 11, 2022

Mark was a good man and I am glad to have known him. God Bless.

– Kelly Anderson
January 11, 2022

I will always remember what a kind soul Mark was and what a good heart he had. I am so sorry to hear about his passing. Once Mark was your friend he was always there for you. He runs through many of my childhood memories and when I saw him later in life we would just pick up where we left off. May he rest in peace.

– Leslie Gries
January 10, 2022

Martha, Casey, Garrett and the entire Grell family, my wife Debbie and I would like to extend our sincere condolences and prayers to you all with the passing of Mark. Mark has been big a part of our lives for over 35 years and was thought of as family. Through our busy lives we always tried to stay in contact with each other as much as possible and this will leave a big void in our world! Mark, we love you, miss you and we will see you again! Love ya brother!

– Jim and Debbie Meyerhoff
January 10, 2022

So very sorry to learn of Mark’s passing. Sending love to his family, friends and his TW friends. I am certain he was greeted by lots of loving souls…..RIP Mark.

– Caroline Williams-Warren, Naples, FL
January 9, 2022

I respected Mark very much he was personable, always friendly with me and even reached out to me after my heart attack wishing me well. I’m saddened by his passing.

– Rick Lespreance
January 9, 2022

Went to Lincoln High with Mark. He was a great guy we seen each other throughout the years at sporting events. Condolences to his family.

– Dona (Williams) Smith
January 9, 2022

My condolences go out to the family and friends of Mark. He was a good friend, since high school. He was always kind and considerate and fun to be around. We enjoyed a lot of the same things and people. I will never forget his infectious smile that he had for nearly everyone. I was so proud of his fight for life. He will sincerely be missed by many. I know he’s in a better place now rest his soul sincerely Tom Klein

– Tom Klein
January 9, 2022

Rest in eternal peace, Mark. May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you and your family.

– Wes Stebbins

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